Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H200

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 22 months prior to the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and H200.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.